Checking in with Dustin Mireles

I’m good and definitely had an amazing 2023 got to do a lot of traveling and meeting some amazing people. Urban Gorillas was definitely a great resource for meeting talent and talking over future ideas and plans

"OP3N L3TT3R" ~ KNG.RMY.BOY 👑

2/22/24 — This is my OP3N.L3TTER from Me to You…or maybe Me to Myself. Shit been crazy Fam! But NEVERTHELESS, WE PRESS! So much overthinking got me numb nowadays, when you mix that with everything going on in life…Finding Balance in this chaos has been the hardest struggle.

New Year, New Vibes! Checking in with Dawson! (@Pholyuhm)

There's honestly so much to look forward to for this year, I still love taking photos and all the opportunity and fun it brings.

BVFW and Marriott International secure Partnership for BVFW Vol V in Atlanta, GA

The BVFW Executive team does it again! Marriott International and Bovtiqve Fashion Week are set to partner for a record breaking fashion experience this September 21st thru 25th, 2022.

BVFW LANDS FASHION SUPERSTAR: LISA NICOLE-CLOUD

BVFW prides itself on curating quality fashion experiences and creating opportunities for models and businesses, nationwide, to improve their brand recognition along with strengthening their position in the industry. If there’s anyone who understands the BVFW mission, it‘s the fashion goddess herself, Lisa Nicole-Cloud.

Scuti: "This is Skoo" EP

It was about a month ago when I was first introduced to 20-year old South London rapper Scuti through the music video for her song “You Know”. If you read my review for it, you’ll know that I was impressed enough to check out the rest of her catalogue and I’m happy to report that I’m now a fan.

Joey Bada$$ "The light pack" - Review

It’s always healthy for a hip-hop artist to leave their listeners feeling hungry between projects. That being said; for some artists, leaving your fans starving may not always work in your favor. It’s been a very long time since we last heard from the Badmon. That’s not to say he hasn’t been keeping busy though, making numerous guest appearances on other rapper’s records and collecting acting credits from USA Network’s critically acclaimed Mr. Robot series and Hulu’s Wu-Tang inspired web-series, among other shows.

Scuti:“You Know”- review

There’s always something magical about an artist that is able to bring multiple contrasting elements to the table and combine them seamlessly. 20-year old South London rapper Scuti does just that on her brand new single “You Know”.

This is The Rectification – Black Lives Matter

I want this to be succinct. Black Lives Matter and we (white people) need to prove we know it. We need to take responsibility and make things right. White people need to be: watching, reading, marching, signing, calling, changing, rewriting, demanding, and listening.

Donate to the family of Stepa J. Groggs

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The Future of finding Future Stars

History has shown us that the internet has been one of the biggest advocates if not the biggest for underground artist. Many artist would send tapes to labels, try out for talent shows, and other things to get their name out to the world. Then came YouTube, where artist would make videos of covers that they would perform and upload to the web. Artist such as Justin Bieber, Tori Kelly, Shawn Mendes, and many other big names. But now in 2020 the game has changed even more and the time to catch someone’s attention is so slim.

"This Is America." Interview with Eric Casarez

What has it been like to be out there among the community protesting racial systematic injustice?

- It has been nothing like I've ever seen or experienced. I lived my whole life in New York City. I've been at probably a few protests but nothing like the ones I've recently been going to can ever compare to the unification I've been seeing and a part of. It feels right and great to be part of history

Odesza and Golden Features Release First Tracks from New Collaboration BRONSON

It’s the season for new music. This time of year is always abundant with chirpin’ birds, long days and ripe musical pick’ns. Odesza released their “No Sleep – Mix.12” a month ago as a Springcoming treat for the people. It was a beautiful mix, to say the least, but there was one track in particular that caught everyone’s eyes – ehem, ears.

Mez - "Southside Mez"

Mez. When I hear the name, I think of how much potential he has, especially among NC artists. Mez is a director, rapper, producer, and overall... an artist; and he’s amazing at each aspect of his creative work. All of these factors of who he is and what he can do come into play with his new video for “southside mez”.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise is Pure Gold, and Here’s Why

A divine something-or-other brought together Sam Melo (lead vocalist), Darrick “Bozzy” Keller (guitar, backup vocals), Ethan Goodpaster (electric guitar, backup vocals), Jess “Smiley” Haney (drums), and Charlie Holt (bass, backup vocals) at Appalachian State University in 2013. It was love at first sound so far as I can tell, as the band wasted no time laying roots for what would grow to become Rainbow Kitten Surprise, genre-defying icon of the 2000’s, 3000’s, and beyond (dramatic pause).

Baynk

Electronic dance music producer Jock Nowell-Usticke, or BAYNK, as we know him, is back it again with the white – er – fire music. You know, I’m always stoked when artists bless us with singles, but the sweetness is always accompanied by a tinge of sour. I get a little bit pouty when the release is only a single.

Still Woozy

Sven Gamsky is one of a kind. He marches to the beat of his own drum and we love him for it. His quirkiness shows through in his productions, which I think is part of what makes his music so charming and magnetic. Funk, indie, R&B, electronic, and pop aren’t genres you’d think would go together, but Gamsky alone has the secret recipe for the delicious genre-bending treat that is Still Woozy.

Cyanca premieres a nostalgic new video for “Patti Mayonnaise”

Not to quote Stephen A Smith but, this is exactly what I've been waiting for. A lot of good music has came out in the past month, fewer videos, but nothing that makes me miss my friends like this.

[ Quarantine 2020: Interview with Sam Smith ]

What are some things you're doing to past the time and keep your mind off the Coronavirus noise?

Given the fact that I’m living abroad right now, I luckily have the resources to focus on a creative outpouring. Re-editing old photos (as I’m sure everyone’s been doing), painting as often as I can, and taking french lessons to bring back the fluency I used to have as a student. Honestly, I’ve just been trying to avoid the reality of my situation, but sticking your head in the sand only goes so far.

Music for Silence, Grief, and Hope: Nick Murphy

I can’t write this week and not talk about the pandemic. This is hard. This is so hard. For everyone. There is not one single person on this entire Earth who this is not hard for. Which kind of makes it harder. But it kind of makes it easier, too. We’re in this together.